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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is the new name for House of Illustration. You can join our online and offsite events and visit our exhibitions at venues across the UK.

We are working on a new space for our work: a permanent national centre for illustration that will open in Clerkenwell.

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Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 27 April to 27 October 2024
Our touring exhibition Bloomin’ Brilliant: The Life and Work of Raymond Briggs has arrived in East Sussex. Illustrations by the graphic novelist and picturebook maker.
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Quentin Blake: Book Covers

Quentin Blake: Book Covers 29 June to 8 September 2024
Seven decades of design, from iconic Penguin paperbacks to fine editions – on tour across the UK.
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Developing Picture Books

Online course for adults 18 September – 27 November 2024 There is no class on 30 October Wednesdays, 19:00 – 21:00 BST
In this intermediate-level online course you will build your written and illustrative portfolio in a friendly, supportive group environment with guidance and personalised feedback from author and illustrator Claire Alexander.
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About Quentin

Find out more about our founder, Quentin Blake.
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Jacqueline Ayer

Visit our online Jacqueline Ayer exhibition and discover the picture books, textiles and drawings made in Thailand in the 1950s and 60s.
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New River Head research

We’re working with people to research and share the stories of New River Head, our future home in Clerkenwell.
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Community projects

Read all about our co-produced projects with people in Islington.
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Illustration at school

Bring illustration into your classroom with our in-school workshops and free teacher’s resources.
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